Lorraine, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 34.8 °F (low) to 53.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 52.8 Inches. Lorraine is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.8 °F | 27.2 °F | 4.79 in. |
| February | 10.9 °F | 29.2 °F | 3.7 in. |
| March | 19.6 °F | 37.7 °F | 3.59 in. |
| April | 32.4 °F | 51.7 °F | 3.95 in. |
| May | 44.5 °F | 65.5 °F | 4.12 in. |
| June | 53.2 °F | 73.0 °F | 3.95 in. |
| July | 57.8 °F | 77.4 °F | 4.03 in. |
| August | 56.5 °F | 77.2 °F | 4.24 in. |
| September | 48.8 °F | 70.2 °F | 4.6 in. |
| October | 38.7 °F | 57.3 °F | 5.74 in. |
| November | 28.3 °F | 44.2 °F | 4.97 in. |
| December | 17.5 °F | 32.8 °F | 5.1 in. |
| Annual | 34.8 °F | 53.6 °F | 52.78 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |